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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:00 AM
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This is a great thread for a noob like me. Learned a lot, thanks!
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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Since when are you not supposed to kiss a hooker?
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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When your bike stalls out for the third time check the kill switch, then re-familiarize yourself with the right blinker.
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BassCatcher
Since when are you not supposed to kiss a hooker?
Huh???




.....since forever
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BassCatcher
Since when are you not supposed to kiss a hooker?

What are you new?...lol
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by thephoenix612
jesus, dickey, number 1 is pretty crucial.
Yea; but it was on my first bike (BSA Starfire) back in '72. Ain't done it since.
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Back when I had a carb bike, would not start after trying for over 5 minutes....guy walks up to me, says "is your choke open?"..... opened choke, bike started right up....felt like a noob-jackass
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BassCatcher
Since when are you not supposed to kiss a hooker?





Maybe I ought to meet some of your hookers
 
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Farted while on a long ride and realized it wasn't a fart. pulled over at the next overpass and cleaned up. Underwear was just left on the side of the road!
 
Old May 17, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by _Daswine_
Farted while on a long ride and realized it wasn't a fart. pulled over at the next overpass and cleaned up. Underwear was just left on the side of the road!
You should've saved it and tossed it at the next tailgater.
 



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